perfect Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 On the fac application is it a reasonable request to ask for a 17hmr for fox, are foxes classed as vermin? would i have to have fox added on the fac to shoot them with 17hmr, maybe i could say i need the hmr for more distance shooting over the 22lr. What was your reasons for having 17hmr on your fac? i know ppl are going to say shoot with a .223 ect but that would mean a mentor ect more than likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Depends of Police Force, I have fox on my HMR in Sussex but other forces dont like it. I asked for .17HMR and .22 on my first application and was granted both, I asked for a HMR for long range rabbit/rooks and did not have any problem with that. I also have a 243 and that is the preferred foxing rifle in my cabinet. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 You're more likely to get the fox condition if you have nothing more suitable. Ask for close range fox and you stand a reasonable chance of either getting it on you cert - or being told in private that close range fox is acceptable if it happens along while controlling other vermin. Some forces refer to fox as vermin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perfect Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 thanks for the info :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Hi sent off variation form for a fac to get 17hmr put on the reason i put was pest/vermin control. When it was finally retrurned to me they had put fox on it as well. I have used 17hmr on foxes and think it is a very capable rifle for taking down foxes at 75 yrds to the engine house and 100 yrds to the head. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 was refused point blank for 17hmr for fox surrey police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJT Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I put for The control and destruction of vermin depends on the force if your get fox on your ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 i put long range rabbits and crows.it came back with vermin on it.same as fac air rfile.vermin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.